Mental Dialogue

Words from the WILLIE LYNCH LETTER: Don't forget you must pitch the old Black male vs. the young Black male...You must use the dark skin slaves vs. the light skin slaves... You must use the female vs. the male.... You must also have your white servants and overseers distrust all Blacks, but it is necessary that your slaves trust and depend on us. They must love, respect and trust only us (WHIT...

In 1965 the MOYNIHAN REPORT stated that 25% of BLACK children born OUT-OF-WEDLOCK was a crisis for AFRICAN-AMERICAN families, but today that number stands at 73% of African-American children are born out-of-wedlock mostly to SINGLE MOTHERS. WHERE ARE THE FATHERS?  The absence of the Black father has long been seen as problematic in the Black community, but the CDC reported last year that BLACK FAT...

In the first hour meet BRIAN ROBERSON, founder of the The Black Business Marketplace and producer of BBMTV as we discuss the control of TV, news, and music being in the hands of only a few major players and their influence, not only on the public, but specifically on the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community. In the 2nd hour, LATRICE ROSS, Diversity Manager at Macy's Technology and Systems joins us to di...

JAIDEN SMITH says he wears a skirt as a fashion model for LOUIS VUITTON to stop bullying, but there may be more to it.  Recent surveys show that over half of MILLENNIALS believe GENDER isn't limited to MALE and FEMALE, and many others consider themselves to be GENDER FLUID, meaning they don't identify with just one GENDER.  Are MILLENNIALS simply more tolerant and accepting of diverse SEXU...

"Until we make a conscious effort to spend with our own, we will forever be begging." -Black Socrates.  In the 1st hour we bring black the founders of SPENDEFY, ANTWON DAVIS and ELDREDGE WASHINGTON to discuss, not only their progress since their visit last year to MD, but what you can do to help ensure SPENDEFY becomes the premier app and website for amazing BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES (BOBs)...

If you are a lover of the spoken word, POETIC DIALOGUES is unique spoken word experience with some of the hottest spoken word artist around the country.  Our 1st featured artist is ISNA TIANTI, fresh off her performance opening for Dr. Umar Johnson. Tune-in as we not only listen to her words, but listen as we break down the thoughts and meanings behind the poems.

In the first hour we go inside the mind of a BLACK TRUMP VOTER, political analyst, SHELLEY WYNTER returns to the MD show to discuss his decision to support Trump.  Believe it or not this brother has a deep Love for the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community and his analysis is worthy of discussion whether you agree with him or not.  You have to hear his analysis on RACISM in AMERICA as it relate to PRESIDENT...

What did the EXIT POLLS truly reveal as we speak to political analysts, ROBERT PATILLO (WAOK 1380 Radio Host, Clinton Supporter), and SHELLEY WYNTER (Trump Supporter)?  Many people are asking how did DONALD TRUMP become the PRESIDENT-ELECT?  Was it a RACIST backlash against PRESIDENT OBAMA, or did misogyny play a role in not selecting HILLARY CLINTON?  Did the AFRICAN AMERICAN  VOTER TURNOUT lose...

The conscious community is alway pushing for African-Americans to simply refer to ourselves as AFRIKANS and one day return to AFRICA. How are African-Americans viewed when we expatriate to countries, such as GHANA, SIERRA LEONE, or LIBERIA?  What is the typical experience of AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS to the U.S. with African-Americans?  Are there stereotypes that exist betweens AFRICANS and AFRICAN-AMERI...

A definitive conversation about RAPE as special guests DR. CONSUELA WARD, returns with her new book On Healing Black Girls Pain, along with DM HOPEWELL, self-proclaimed male feminist and blogger at Hopewell Thought, to discuss the RAPE CULTURE specifically within the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community. Is SEXUAL VIOLENCE against African-American women still a taboo subject in the BLACK community? How is r...

For Part 2 of this two-part series BLACK SOCRATES, hosts an ALL MALE, guest show, one married, one divorced, and one never married; as CHIEF X, returns with his COMMON SENSE SCIENCE and JHAVAUN GREEN, visits MD to discuss what women should know about SEX prior & during MARRIAGE?  Is waiting until marriage to have sex still realistic, and does a man respect a woman more if she makes him wait?  ...

For Part 1 of this two-part series CHRISTY GAYNELL, hosts an ALL FEMALE, guest show, one married, one divorced, and one never married; as CAROL LONG, PURE ROMANCE CONSULTANT(sex toys), and sister queen, SARA LENA, return to MD to discuss what men should know about SEX prior & during MARRIAGE?  Is waiting until marriage to have sex still realistic, and, if not, how soon is too soon during the d...

We continue our CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE series with two unique executives who've proven themselves as assets to the community.  If you ever dreamed of starting a successful business, and helping your community, then you must tune-in to hear the true rag-to-riches story and conversation with Real Estate Mogul, ROBERTA HOSKIE, President & CEO of Outreach Realty Services in the first hou...

JIM CLINGMAN, co-founder One Million Conscious Contributor and Voters, guest host as we interview special guests Colorado state Senator TED HARVEY (R), Chairman of StopHillaryPAC.org and Georgia state Senator VINCENT FORT (D) (1st hour).  Find out how they view their roles a public servants and how you the voter can influence their decisions. In the 2nd hour we will be joined by CHANNING JOHNSON,...

In addition to all the other life lessons, AFRICAN-AMERICAN parents typically have to add THE TALK with their children about interactions with law enforcement; and with the recent rash of police shootings of unarmed BLACKS that discussion seems more important than ever.  In the 1st hour (10am) child psychologist, DR. SARAH VINSON, stops by to discuss the best ways parents can explain what is happe...

NOTE: THIS SHOW WILL CONCLUDE WITH A SOLUTION TO POLICE BRUTALITY!!!  After the KORRYN GAINES standoff it was discovered that her boyfriend escaped with his son, before the police shot and killed her.  Some argued her boyfriend was cowardly, while others stated her actions were to disturbing to support.  As a result on social media some women questioned did BLACK MEN support BLACK WOMEN, the same...

In the first hour (10am) MD brings on 20 year U.S. AIR FORCE veteran DETROLIA "SMOKE" GARRETT who not only turned his years of service and background in military ground equipment into a job, but instead got out and started his own company, L&G TECHNOLOGY.  Find out how he made the immediate transition into ownership, but also hear how as the lone African-American owner in his industr...

Early this year NATE PARKER, received a near record breaking deal ($17.5M) at the Sundance Film Festival for his film, BIRTH OF A NATION.  The movie, which PARKER writes, directs, and stars details NAT TURNER'S SLAVE REBELLION and made PARKER the darling of HOLLYWOOD; until his 17 year-old RAPE TRIAL resurfaced, just as the film's marketing ramped up for it's highly anticipated October...

San Francisco 49er's COLIN KAEPERNICK took a stance against POLICE BRUTALITY by refusing to stand during the NATIONAL ANTHEM presentation at NFL games.  NFL Hall of Famer, and long-time activist, JIM BROWN, supports KAEPERNICK'S decision, while Hall of Famer, JERRY RICE, and former NFL standout, TIKI BARBER, publicly denounced KAEPERNICK'S decison, which side are you on?  In an intervi...

Two of our smartest guest return to MD for our CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE series to chop it up with BLACK SOCRATES.  In the 1st Hour DR. CONSUELA WARD swings by not only discuss her new book, ON HEALING BLACK GIRL PAIN, but her on going social media battle with fb and the Vice President of JP MORGAN CHASE bank NEW YORK.  In the 2nd Hour (11:00am) we bring black MICHAEL SUTTLAR, Principle SC CAP...

When it comes to CHILD SERVICES, some men prefer to take care of their children without government involvement, while others won't pay CHILD SUPPORT, or be involved without government enforcement.  Did Child Services create the "WEEKEND DAD?"  Should single fathers seek child support on an absentee mother?   After a DIVORCE is ALIMONY and CHILD SUPPORT fair?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking t...

In the past COON was on of the most derogatory terms, other than NIGGER, WHITES used to refer to BLACKS. This outdated racist epithet has recently return to popularity, but instead used predominately by AFRICAN-AMERICANS to berate other African-Americans who are perceived to sellout the BLACK community.  Rapper WILLIE D from the GETO BOYS recently made song labeling CHARLES BARKLEY, STACEY DASH, R...

#BUYBLACK is a popular hashtag, but what does it really take to practice collective economics and resurrect BLACK WALL STREET in the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community?  In the first hour, ANDRE HATCHETT, owner of Buy Black NYC and the Black Real Estate School returns to discuss how the African-American community can effectively practice groups economics again in 2016.  In the 2nd hour, JIM CLINGMAN, foun...

Discussion about RACISM between WHITES and BLACKS are often heated exchanges where one side feels misunderstood, and the other side feels attacked.  Are we able to have a healthy dialogue about RACE that doesn't lead to more division?   Our special guests are two Americans of European descent, JOHN COSTINO, co-host of the RACE HAVEN podcast "A Safe Place to Discuss Race," and return...

In this edition of our CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE series we bring on GOP political consultants JOSHUA DELANO & JANELLE JONES to discuss the POLITICS OF RACE.  JOSHUA DELANO visits in the 1st hour (10am) and he serves as a political consultant for African-American, and TEA PARTY FORWARD Chairman, NIGER INNIS.  In the 2nd hour (11am), JANELLE JONES, an African-American consultant herself, ser...